Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7500 was manufactured 5 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D7500 scores vs the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7500 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D7500 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and SD1 Merrill is 60 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7500 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D7500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher D7500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.